Governor Sanders Declares June “Fidelity Month” in Arkansas

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Above: Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders speaks with the media. (File photo, 2023)

Last week, Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders issued a proclamation declaring June “Fidelity Month” in the Natural State.

The governor’s proclamation says:

TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS COME – GREETINGS:

WHEREAS: The United States of America was founded on the values of faith, liberty, and patriotism as acknowledged in its founding documents and in the statements of its Founding Fathers;

WHEREAS: The Declaration of Independence appeals to “the Laws of Nature and of Nature’s God” when establishing the United States as a free nation with a unique identity;

WHEREAS: George Washington stated that “Virtue or morality is a necessary spring of popular government” when discussing the necessity of virtue to proper self-government;

WHEREAS: The commitment of Arkansas to spiritual and civic institutions is at the core of the State’s collective identity;

WHEREAS: Cultivating fidelity to God, family, community, and country contributes to human flourishing and supports a healthy, stable, well-ordered society;

WHEREAS: Practices that encourage virtue, commitment, responsibility, and shared moral foundations strengthen both individuals and their communities;

WHEREAS: Fidelity Month provides an opportunity for residents to reflect on and renew commitments to these shared values and institutions; and

WHEREAS: The month of June is promoted by community and faith leaders as a time to encourage renewed dedication to these virtues and institutions.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, SARAH HUCKABEE SANDERS, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the laws of the State of Arkansas, do hereby proclaim the month of June 2026, as

“FIDELITY MONTH”

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and cause the Great Seal of the State of Arkansas to be affixed this 27th day of May, in the year of our Lord 2026.

We have written repeatedly over the years about how morality and virtue are essential for self-government. Governor Sanders’ “Fidelity Month” proclamation celebrates those founding principles.

As our nation prepares to mark its 250th anniversary, it’s good to pause and remember the principles that make self-government possible in the first place.

Family Council deeply appreciates Gov. Sanders doing that by designating June as “Fidelity Month” in Arkansas.

Articles appearing on this website are written with the aid of Family Council’s researchers and writers.

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Remembering Charlie Kirk

In Memoriam,

There are certain people whose lives leave an indelible mark on the world and when tragedy strikes, their voice is looked to for comfort and answers. Charlie Kirk was one of those voices, but on September 10, his voice was no longer there. The tragic assassination of the 31 year old conservative activist, author, speaker, husband, father, and Christian has left us shocked, grieving, and wondering what to do next amidst such evil. We cannot comprehend the heinous act and grieve for his family and Turning Point USA staff. 

I first heard of Charlie Kirk and Turning Point USA many years ago as they began growing traction on the national stage alongside their online presence. Turning Point USA, the organization he helped start and lead, promotes free speech and conservative values on school campuses — including schools in Arkansas. I first met a TPUSA state director over four years ago and was very impressed by the thoroughness of his work. He went from campus to campus in Arkansas, leading and encouraging Turning Point groups, and he put great effort toward investing in young people all across the state. 

In 2021, I was invited to speak at a TPUSA event at Ecclesia College in Northwest Arkansas and met dear friends that night. There again I realized how important the impact TPUSA was having on my state and the United States. I saw it as a countercultural movement that spoke truth into the next generation. That was who Charlie Kirk was. And that is why his loss hits so hard. 

Another impact point for Arkansas is in 2017, our friends at Alliance Defending Freedom filed a lawsuit on behalf of a local Turning Point USA student chapter against Arkansas State University in Jonesboro after the university tried to restrict free speech on campus to sanctioned “free speech” zones. The university’s policy at the time reportedly restricted free speech to 1% of its campus.

The lawsuit prompted the Arkansas Legislature to pass Act 184 of 2019 — the FORUM Act — preventing public colleges and universities from infringing on the free speech of students and faculty on campus. Family Council was pleased to support that good law, but it might never have passed if Turning Point USA hadn’t taken a stand for free speech on campus.

The impact of Turning Point was due to its leader and the truth that he held onto. Charlie was a man of deep faith and he was outspoken about it. Not only that, he practiced his faith, leading his family by example. He led a nationwide movement that reached into the grassroots and impacted hearts and minds. We may never know the extent of his influence on this side of Heaven. But the great thing about Charlie is that he had his priorities straight. Charlie believed that God, family, and country, in that order, were of utmost importance. He fought for them, he lived for them, and in the end, he gave his life for them. We will never forget his life and the impact he made. 

What are Christians to do when faced with such a tragic event, the loss of a voice like Charlie’s, and the fear to speak truth in the public square? It can be tempting to shut the door and hide away. I thank God that this movement and the church aren’t made up of people who back down when faced with evil. We face challenges head-on and continue to speak the truth into a violent and hostile world because Christ is our example and beckoning guide, and the great cloud of witnesses who have gone before are cheering us on. 

Charlie Kirk’s murder is a heartbreaking tragedy. I ask all of you to join our team in praying for Charlie’s family and our nation. 

Erin Hogan serves as Director of Government Relations for Family Council.

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Arkansas Congressmen Score Flawlessly on Faith, Family, and Freedom

Family,

Arkansas’ four congressmen and two U.S. senators each earned a perfect score on a report card our friends at FRC Action in Washington, D.C. recently released.

FRC Action is the legislative affiliate of Family Research Council. The pro-life, pro-family organization works in Washington to educate and influence elected officials and to promote faith, family, and freedom across America.

FRC Action described its Voter Scorecard for 2024, saying, “This scorecard contains a compilation of significant votes on federal legislation affecting faith, family, and freedom that FRC Action either supported or opposed, as well as one cosponsorship that FRC Action opposed.”

The scorecard looked at where congressional delegates stood on 12 votes in the U.S. House of Representatives and four votes in the U.S. Senate. The legislation tracked on the scorecard dealt primarily with abortion, the right to life, bioethics, LGBT issues, and marijuana.

Arkansas’ Congressmen French Hill, Steve Womack, Rick Crawford, and Bruce Westerman and Arkansas’ U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton all received perfect 100% scores on the FRC Action Voter Scorecard.

For perspective, out of the 535 members of congress serving in the U.S. House and Senate, only 171 received perfect scores from FRC Action.

Arkansas is among the most conservative, pro-life, pro-family states in America, and our elected officials reflect that. Arkansans should be happy to know the congressmen and senators they sent to Washington voted well on these issues.

You can download FRC Action’s Voter Scorecard here.

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